Breaking the speed limit is, of course, illegal. Many people consider this just another way that police departments can write tickets and generate funds, though, and do not actually consider it dangerous to speed. If you have been looking at it this way, it’s...
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How can driver scorecards help reduce commercial driver crashes?
If a commercial vehicle crashes into you, it may leave you confused as well as injured. After all, are "professional" drivers not meant to be better drivers? If you have ever seen a trucker reverse an 18-wheeler into a tight space, you will know that people who...
Why teenage car accidents increase in the summer
Teenage car accident rates increase dramatically in the summer. It’s long been said that the three most dangerous months for teens are June, July and August. It’s one thing to understand that this increase happens or to know that around 1,000 people will lose their...
Can crash-avoidance technology help teens be safer drivers?
One of the main reasons why seasoned motorists fear sharing the road with teenage drivers is their lack of driving experience. Veteran behind the wheel do have a valid reason to worry about newly licensed, teen drivers if you look at Centers for Disease Control and...
Can you sustain injuries in an auto accident that are not evident right away?
Being in an auto accident is traumatic. You get shaken up emotionally and physically. You could be in shock. Your adrenalin is pumping. You may also be unaware that you sustained injuries that are not instantly apparent. In fact, some injuries can go undetected for...
Fatigued driving can lead to catastrophic crashes
Anyone who is going to be out on the roads needs to ensure that they are in the proper condition to drive. One thing that they must do is get enough sleep before they operate the vehicle. But, lack of sleep isn’t the only thing that can lead to driver fatigue -- and...
Why shouldn’t you text and drive?
Texting and driving continues to be one of the leading causes of car accidents in Tennessee and the rest of the United States because it causes drivers to become distracted behind the wheel. The National Safety Council reports that 1.6 million crashes each year are...
Regaining happiness after a car accident
A car accident can change your life because it introduces you to a reality that you were not previously aware of: a world in which life can be taken away in a split second. Not only do you have to deal with the traumatic experience, but you may also need to physically...
Could car accidents happen early in a drive?
Preconceived ideas about car accidents might lead some to believe they are safe in certain circumstances. The beliefs might be far from reality. For example, a person living in Tennessee might assume a vehicle needs to be well on the way to a destination before...
Is chronic illness affecting your driving?
Tennessee residents with chronic illness are usually able to get around and take care of their daily tasks by driving. Driving provides a sense of freedom, and it gives people who have certain illnesses or disabilities the ability to feel more in charge of their...

